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Mergers & Acquisitions
Hershey buys Sour Strips, expands sweets portfolio
The Hershey Company has acquired Sour Strips, a fast-growing sour candy brand founded in the US in 2019.
Wonder acquires Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway for $650m
Wonder, a US food delivery platform, has announced the acquisition of Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway for $650 million.
Kerry Group divests dairy operations to focus on taste and nutrition
Kerry Group has entered into an agreement to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings Limited to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited for €500m.
Nissin Foods expands footprint in Australia with new joint venture
Nissin Foods Company has announced a new joint venture with Nissin Asia to establish a new food trading company in Australia
1440 Foods acquires FitCrunch, names new CEO
1440 Foods has boosted its portfolio of sports and active nutrition brands with the acquisition of protein bar brand FitCrunch.
KP Snacks adds UK’s Whole Earth Foods to portfolio
Intersnack Group’s KP Snacks has reached an agreement to acquire Whole Earth Foods from the Ecotone group.
Molson Coors expands beverage portfolio with majority stake in Zoa Energy
Molson Coors Beverage Company says it will acquire a majority stake in Zoa Energy, a brand founded by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and others.
Kerry acquires LactoSens biosensor technology
Kerry has announced the acquisition of DirectSens’ LactoSens technology – a fast, accurate and cost-effective lactose detection solution.
Singapore’s Olam receives offer from SALIC for agri unit
SALIC has made a non-binding offer to buy the remaining 64.7% stake in Olam Group’s Olam Agri business unit.
Celsius acquires co-packer Big Beverages for $75m
Celsius Holdings has acquired Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing for $75 million.
UpSnack Brands acquires Pipcorn and Spudsy
UpSnack Brands has acquired Pipcorn and Spudsy for an undisclosed sum.
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